By Abba Abubakar Yakubu Gombe-born activist and women's rights advocate, Zainab Musa Ya’u, has clinched the Deputy Minority ...
Gombe-born activist and women's rights advocate, Zainab Musa Ya’u, has clinched the Deputy Minority Leader position in the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, becoming the second indigene of the state to secure a national-level seat in the organisation.
Zainab, who hails from Akko Local Government Area, adds the position to a leadership record spanning youth advocacy, civic engagement, peace initiatives and community development.
Reacting to her victory, Zainab thanked Almighty Allah and described the achievement as a milestone for herself, Gombe State and supporters of inclusive youth leadership.
She said the journey came with challenges but credited her leaders, mentors, colleagues, friends and supporters with helping her pull through.
Zainab also thanked the Assembly’s leadership and members for backing her aspiration throughout the electoral process.
Her engagements have focused on youth empowerment, women’s participation in decision-making and opportunities for young people to contribute to public affairs.
In her new role, she is expected to contribute to debates on issues affecting Nigerian youths, promote effective representation and support accountability within the Assembly.
But she said the victory was no finishing line. Rather, she described it as the beginning of greater responsibilities and fresh opportunities to serve.
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